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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Horace and Miss Julia act towards Carrie?
(a) They begin excitedly talking to her.
(b) They openly snub her.
(c) They only offer perfunctory greetings.
(d) They get up and hug her.

2. From what ailment does Poppas suffer?
(a) Consumption.
(b) Facial neuralgia.
(c) The bends.
(d) Arthritis.

3. Why is Cressida not surprised to encounter Carrie?
(a) Because Cressida had sent Carried a ticket.
(b) Because Carrie loves to travel on ships.
(c) Because Cressida's personal secretary knew Carrie booked a room.
(d) Because she always manages to turn up at critical periods in her life.

4. Upon what does Poppas' retirement hinge?
(a) If his ailment worsens.
(b) If his wife will go with him.
(c) When Cressida decides she no longer needs his services.
(d) If he does well in the stock market.

5. Who are two relatives accompanying the famous singer?
(a) Miss Julia, her sister, and Horace, her son.
(b) Miss Jillian, her sister, and Horace, her son.
(c) Miss Julia, her sister, and Homer, her son.
(d) Miss Julia, her sister, and Harold, her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cressida explain her upcoming marriage to Carrie?

2. What does Cressida do rather than argue with Horace?

3. Besides Cressida's wealth, what else do Cressida's sisters covet?

4. Who is Miletus Poppas?

5. How does Cressida think her sisters view her?

(see the answer key)

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